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Monthly Archives: October 2015

Gift Ideas, Quilting, Sewing

WIP Wednesday – So Dog Gone Cute

This is the time of year when there are lots of projects in various stages of progress but the majority of which can’t be shared until after Christmas.  However, there is one Christmas gift-in-progress that I can share as the recipient doesn’t read my blog. When Lorna from Sew Fresh Quilts first announced that she was having a Quilt Along…

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Embroidery, Stitchery Link Party

Vintage Embroidery Monday & Stitchery Link Party #28

We woke to big, fluffy, flakes of snow falling yesterday morning.  I posted a short video on Instagram @supermomnocape for those of you who love seeing that first snow fall. By the afternoon it had all melted and today it’s supposed get up to 13 C… which is a good thing because I am definitely not ready for it to…

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Embroidery, Sewing

WIP Wednesday – Advent Calendar & Cutting Table Progress

I’ve taken a bit of a computer break except for posting a couple of photos on Instagram @supermomnocape. I haven’t even turned on my laptop since Sunday evening when I scheduled Monday’s post.  In addition to recovering from the busyness of Thanksgiving, I’ve been doing some stitching.  I limit myself to just a few strands at each session but it…

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Embroidery, Stitchery Link Party

Vintage Embroidery Monday & Stitchery Link Party #27

Today is Thanksgiving Day here in Canada.  I would like to wish all my Canadian readers a very happy and safe celebration.  We have so very much to be thankful for. Today I’m sharing this beautiful vintage Workbasket pattern for a basket filled with daisies. Many think of daisies as spring flowers but there are lovely varieties that bloom in…

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